Tracy Mehrkens
Thief River Falls,MN
Summary
Hard working, versatile entrepreneur pursuing passion for holistic healing, backed by personal experience as a caregiver. Blessed with insight and awareness to provide personalized support from range of perspectives. Excels in empathy, creating a peaceful environment, and willingness to learn. Advocates for continual personal growth and seeks opportunity to use talents and skills to help others.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Design Artist
LakeShirts
02.2019 - 06.2024
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously while maintaining deadlines and high-quality standards.
- Incorporated client feedback into iterative design process, achieving high levels of satisfaction with final deliverables.
- Mentored junior designers on industry standards, software tools, and effective design techniques.
- Collaborated with design team to troubleshoot production challenges, implementing new procedures and tools.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to develop customized designs befitting client's personal brand.
Custom Framing Manager
Hobby Lobby
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Provided expert consultations for clients, guiding them through the selection process via empathetic listening and understanding their unique needs or preferences.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Trained new employees on custom framing techniques, ensuring consistent quality and understanding through personally modified instruction.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Assisted colleagues during busy times and staff shortages as needed, demonstrating a strong team player mentality.
- Maintained inventory levels of materials, reducing waste and optimizing cost management.
- Assisted in bookkeeping by balancing registers and preparing bank deposits.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers, ensured the resolution of customer inquiries, and maintained prompt communication concerning framing orders.
Receptionist
Pennington Co. Historical Society
05.2011 - 09.2014
- Greeted incoming visitors and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Managed incoming calls and in person inquiries to ensure prompt customer service.
- Developed a new filing system for incoming items and annual memberships.
- Created a welcoming environment by maintained clean facilities, repainting, and designing updated displays.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.2015
Skills
- Self Motivated; Entrepreneur
- Elderly & Disability Care Assistance
- Anticipate and Solve Problems
- Versatile & Adept
- Empathic Listening and Understanding
- Dependable and Responsible
- Critical Thinker
- Attention to Detail
Additional Experience
Self Employed Freelance Artist - 13 years
Thank you for your time. God bless.
Timeline
Graphic Design Artist
LakeShirts
02.2019 - 06.2024
Custom Framing Manager
Hobby Lobby
05.2015 - 01.2019
Receptionist
Pennington Co. Historical Society
05.2011 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting
University of North Dakota
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